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8.24.2011

Where I Want to Live

August 24. 2011

I was having a conversation with my mom the other day. She was having a really bad day and got a little snarky with me. Now, not too long ago, this would have not ended well. I would have taken offense, become disrespectful and angry, and it would have certainly ended in hurt feelings on both sides of the phone.

But, this time was different. I heard God say to me, "You should not take this personally." So, I did something that I would normally not do. I just said, "Mom, what's wrong? That's not like you to snap like that." And you know what? It was not me. She was dealing with things within herself that had nothing to do with me. Because I was able to stop my instinct and respond differently than I would have before, it allowed a door to open to a new place in our relationship.

I have been focused on my own Growth over the past year or so. I have been hungry to learn as much as I possibly can about how I should live my life so that it is pleasing to God. So often you hear that "you just have to accept Jesus into your heart". And that is true. But, if He's really in your heart, then His character should start flowing through your veins and oozing from your pores. Slowly at first. But, eventually, it should be a controlling factor in your thoughts. It should stop old habits and replace them with new perspective. It should be the driving force that allows you to put your tail between your legs in humility when you need to apologize or concede. It should cause your reactions to be less automatic and more deliberate and loving. It should be what propels you to take the more difficult path- the one that pleases our Savior. I've found that I should not try to live like the only important thing is to have Jesus in my heart. I want to find my home in His heart!

I still fail. My imperfections and impatience still burst through the surface and leave ugly wounds from time to time. But, I am growing. Still. And even though it has been very painful and difficult at times, it is worth it. To see where I am now and how my life is better for it makes my heart smile. And I've only just begun!

"His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." 2Peter1:3-8

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." 2Corinthians 5:17

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The Fun Guy!

He is my true love, a loyal friend, a hard worker, and an unselfish human being. He challenges me to always require more of myself and he believes that I can do anything! He loves his kids, his wife, football, and hunting! He does not like to hear the kids whine, to argue with me, or to be wrong.

Me!

I am a wife, a mother, a daughter, a friend, a child of God. I am on a journey to become better~ to give more, to be more. This is my story as I live my dream of being a Stay-At-Home-Schooling-Mom! Thank you for sharing this journey with me.

The Teenager

My beautiful dancer! She is responsible, trustworthy, & hardworking! She loves dancing & modeling, eating healthy, stretching and working out, all things glittery and girly, & inspirational bible verses. She does not like eggs or seafood.

The Intellect

My oldest son. He is emotional and smart and charming. He is very passionate. He loves Lego's, video games, his iguana "Elvis", & football and he is growing like a weed! He does not like to be told what to do or to go shopping.

The Instigator

My youngest son. He is his father's shadow. His favorite thing to do is to BE with you. He is always in the middle of everything. He likes to stir things up a bit and then step back and watch the show. He is a hard worker and loves to hunt and fish, knives {don't ask}, and his friends. He does not like Goodwill shopping.

The Queen

Our baby. She has dreamed of being SIX for several years now. Not sure what she's going to wish for now that "IT" has happened. She is drama & comedy. She loves to swim, PollyPockets, wear make-up, DANCE, & draw. She does not like to clean her room or sleep in her own bed.